The chamber voted 115-4 on Monday night for the online posting mandate when local and state governments alert the public to proposed zoning and annexation changes, public hearing dates and other actions.
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North Carolina is currently one of two states that automatically prosecutes 16-year-olds and 17-year-olds as adults. The proposal would change that so when it comes to misdemeanor offenses, the offenders would be handled in the juvenile system.

On Monday, leaders with GE Hitachi in Wilmington showed off their newly-built reactor replica to U.S. Congressman David Rouzer, a representative from the office of U.S. Sen. Richard Burr and the media. 03/30/2015 04:29 PM

Pepsi, now a worldwide brand, got its start in New Bern. Now, it just bumped up to the second most popular soft drink in the U.S., beating Diet Coke, according to the Beverage Digest's Annual Industry report. It now trails only Coca-Cola. 03/30/2015 07:44 AM

A proposed law in the North Carolina legislature is picking up national attention after being called out by Apple CEO Tim Cook for potentially fueling discrimination against LGBT community members. 03/30/2015 04:53 PM

Animal rescuers are asking for the public's help finding homes for more than 100 roosters. In all, 117 roosters, along with 11 dogs and a duck, were saved during a cockfighting ring bust in Marlboro County, S.C., on Saturday night. 03/30/2015 07:40 AM

An annual statement released ahead of the company's May shareholder meeting says CEO Lynn Good's $8.3 million compensation in 2014 was cut by close to $600,000. The top financial officer and three other executives saw similar reductions in compensation tied to annual performance. 03/30/2015 08:18 AM

A special group of freshmen is taking Duke and Coach K back to the NCAA Final Four. The Blue Devils and their trio of freshmen starters are going to their 16th Final Four, a record-matching 12th for coach Mike Krzyzewski, after a 66-52 win Sunday in the South Regional over Gonzaga. 03/30/2015 06:54 AM

"Southern Charm in Full Bloom” is the slogan for the North Carolina Azalea Festival, but will the recent snap of cold weather delay the azaleas from being in full bloom by the start of the festival? The chilly weather has not stopped gardener Steve Skavroneck from spending extra time tending to his flowers. 03/29/2015 05:35 PM